Tarra

> [Order your copy here!][1] > Gudrun Johnston joins forces with Pom Pom Press for the latest instalment of her Shetland Trader series. This third volume explores the very roots of the series: the made-to-order knitwear business run in the 1970s by Patricia Johnston, Gudrun’s mother, which operated as The Shetland Trader. > Through archival research and a network of family, friends, and fibre enthusiasts, Gudrun has unearthed some of her mother’s best-loved designs and updated them for contemporary knitters. This collection contains 11 patterns for garments and accessories. Use them to create seventies-inspired dream ensembles as well as heirloom pieces incorporating traditional Shetland knitting techniques and motifs Tarra This is the smaller, more scarf-like interpretation of [Vatna][2] (also from my Shetland Trader Book Three). It uses the same Razor Shell patterning but has a shallower body that is shaped with the use of short rows. **One Size: Wingspan:** Approx 140.5cm / 55 ¼" Depth: 30cm / 11¾" **Yarn (fingering / 4-ply-weight yarn in the following amounts):** **Jamieson’s of Shetland** Spindrift (fingering / 4-ply-weight; 100% Shetland Wool; 105m / 115yds per 25g ball) **MC:** Shaela; 2 balls **CC1:** Auld Gold; 1 ball **CC2:** Camel; 1 ball **CC3:** Cocoa; 1 ball OR approx **MC:** 145m / 155yds **CC1:** 120m / 130yds **CC2:** 105m / 110yds **CC3:** 35m / 35yds **Gauge:** 18 sts & 26 rows = 10cm / 4" over Razor Shell Pattern on 4.5mm needles after blocking 17 sts & 24 rows = 10cm / 4" over Garter Stitch on 4.5mm needles after blocking **Needles:** 4.5mm / US 7 circular needle, 100cm / 40" length 5.5mm / US 9 circular needle, 100cm / 40" length (for the cast on) Always use a needle size that will result in the correct gauge after blocking. **Notions:** Tapestry needle for weaving in ends **Notes:** The shawl is worked from the outside in, starting with the widest edge. The body of the shawl is worked with a combination of short rows and some decreasing, creating a shallow shape and resulting in a long cast-off section at the end. [1]: https://pompommag.com/collections/books/products/the-shetland-trader-book-three-heritage [2]: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/vatna